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Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Arugula

Crisp, golden, delicious Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Baby Arugula and lemon wedges is one of my favorite dinner recipes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (16 oz total)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (wheat or gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • Olive oil spray
  • 6 cups baby arugula
  • 3 lemons (cut into wedges)

Instructions

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  1. Cut chicken into 4 cutlets, then place cutlets between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven 425F 425F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway until golden.
  3. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. In a shallow plate, beat the egg and 1 teaspoon of water together.
  5. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
  6. Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.  Place on a work surface and spray both sides with olive oil.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
  8. In batches transfer to the air fryer basket and cook 7 minutes, turning halfway until golden and cooked through.
  9. Serve chicken with 1 1/2 cups arugula and top with a generous amount of lemon juice.

Notes

  • Get more air fryer recipes from my latest cookbook, Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cutlet with arugula Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10.5g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 131.5mg (44%) Sodium 563.5mg (23%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cutlet with arugula
Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 10.5g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 131.5mg 44%
Sodium 563.5mg 23%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.